Auburn infielder Eric Snow selected by Blue Jays in 6th round of the 2025 MLB draft
Another Auburn Tiger is headed to the American League East.
Infielder Eric Snow is the latest Tiger to be selected in the 2025 MLB draft, going No. 172 overall to the Toronto Blue Jays in the 6th round. Snow is the first Tiger taken in day two of the draft after Ike Irish became the latest first round pick from Auburn on Sunday.
Snow played just one season in Auburn, but made a quick impact. Snow divided his time between shortstop and third base in 2025 after transferring in from South Florida, and fielded at a 0.937 clip after committing just 10 errors in 187 fielding opportunities. At the plate, hit .307 with 66 hits, 14 doubles, eight home runs, and 34 RBI.
Snow is the eighth player in Auburn history to be drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays organization, joining the likes of Gabe Gross, Josh Bell, and Josh Palacios.
The MLB draft continues Monday with rounds 4-20, leading up to the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night.
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